Union of Black Episcopalians Worship Service

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2 Union of Black Episcopalians Worship Service WELCOME to the Union of Black Episcopalians Opening Worship Service. We are delighted that you are here. Please join in the worship by following the liturgy in this bulletin. We also invite you to use the time before worship to pray and invite the presence of the Holy Spirit to keep you centered and focused on what God may be saying to you. After worship, we invite you to pray for God s strength to help you face and meet the demands of the world from this moment and in the days to come. During Communion, all who seek God and a deeper relationship with Christ are welcome to receive the bread and wine. To receive communion, come to the altar at the direction of the usher. Open the palm of your hand to receive the bread. Eat the bread and then drink from the cup when it is offered to you. You may also hold the bread and one of the ministers will dip the bread into the wine and give it to you. For Blessings, if you do not wish to receive Holy Communion, you may come to the altar and place your arms across your chest to receive a blessing. For Prayers for healing, please inform the clergy or go to the altar following the service. The sign of the Cross is an expression of Christ s presence in a moment and place. It also reminds us about loving God with all our heart, soul, mind and strength. Making the sign of the cross is solely a matter of personal spiritual preference; one is not a better Christian for choosing or not choosing to use it. The sign of the cross is made with the right hand by touching the forehead, chest, left then right shoulders. For those who wish to make the sign of the Cross, traditional times are noted with the symbol Worship s Presider: The Right Reverend Chester L. Talton Preacher: The Reverend Gay Clark Jennings Bishop Suffragan Retired, Diocese of Los Angeles President, House of Deputies, The Episcopal Church The Union of Black Episcopalians [UBE] offers thanks to God with gratitude for St. Barnabas Parish, its clergy and staff for hosting this service. UBE is especially grateful for the ministry of The Reverend Canon Basil Tynes, Rector, The Reverend Donald Kerr, St Barnabas Choir, Dr. Carl MaultsBy, guest organist, The Reverend Gay Clark Jennings, preacher, The Right Reverend Chester L. Talton, presider, Canon Annette Buchanan, The Right Reverend Laish Z. Boyd Sr., The Right Reverend Nathan Baxter and The Most Reverend Michael B. Curry for their prayers and support. Permissions and Sources: Opening salutation, opening acclamation, prayer over fire, call and response, concluding prayer proper preface and Eucharistic Prayer by JTWHarmon; post communion prayer and dismissal are taken from The Book of Common Prayer, Public domain. Bible texts of the Hebrew Scripture, Epistle, and Gospel taken from the New Revised Standard Version Bible, Copyright 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Church of Christ in the USA. Used by permission. All rights reserved. All rights reserved. Blessed Assurance - P. Knapp, Jesus, the Light of the Word - George D. Elderkin; The Psalter: Psalm 23 -Refrain: Leon Roberts, Chant: Robert Knox Kennedy; It Is well - Philip Bliss, Fix me, Jesus - Negro Spiritual, arr. Verolga Nix, I ve Got Peace Like a River - Negro Spiritual; The My Soul s Been Anchored in the Lord - Glenn Jones, The Doxology - John Hatton, The Sanctus - Grayson Warren Brown, The Memorial Acclamation We Shall Overcome; The Lord s Prayer - West Indian folk melody, Fraction Anthem -Glen Burleigh, Do This in Remembrance of Me Glenn Burleigh, Oh, It Is Jesus - Andre Crouch, I Know It Was the Blood - Evelyn Simpson Currenton; Break thou the Bread of life - Williiam Sherwin, Every Time I feel the Spirit - Negro Spiritual; His Name So Sweet Negro Spiritual, arr. Hall Johnson; Lord, I have seen Thy salvation - John D. Cooper; Go Ye Now in Peace - Joyce Elder; Sevenfold Amen -Peter Lutkin; Guide me, O Thou Great Jehovah - Zion. All rights reserved. Reprinted under OneLicense.net #E

3 24 July BLESSINGS FOR TODAY 2018 TUESDAY THE MEMORIAL EUCHARIST 7:00 PM St. Barnabas Parish Fire THE MINISTRY of the PRESENCE The Prelude Organ Prelude Amazing Grace arr. Carl MaultsBy He Knows How Much We Can Bare arr. Henry Sexton Choral Prelude "St. Barnabas Choir Dance Prelude St. Barnabas Dancer Drum Prelude African Drumming At the Processional Blessed Assurance P. Knapp 1. Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine; Oh, what a foretaste of glory divine! Heir of salvation, purchase of God, Born of His Spirit, washed in His blood. Refrain This is my story, this is my song, Praising my Savior all the day long. This is my story, this is my song, Praising my Savior all the day long. 2. Perfect submission, perfect delight, Visions of rapture now burst on my sight; Angels descending, bring from above Echoes of mercy, whispers of love. Refrain 3. Perfect submission, all is at rest, I in my Savior am happy and blest; Watching and waiting, looking above, Filled with His goodness, lost in His love. Refrain The Salutation Presider God is Here. And We are God s. The Opening Acclamation Presider Blessed be our Holy, Loving and Life-giving God. Forever and ever. Amen. The Diaspora Acclamation Presider God is good. All the time. The Kindling and Blessing of the Fire The fire is lit. The Presider blesses the fire with these words: Presider The Lord be with you And also with you. Presider Let us pray. O God, you revealed yourself to Moses through the fire that caused him to turn and see your glory. Call us, we pray, to holy grounds where we may to take off our shoes and draw near with our hearts. Bless now this fire and grant that this flame may shine ever brightly in our hearts that we might burn with joy, love and pure desire for your kingdom, through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen. The Paschal Candle is lit. The Presider says: You make the winds your messengers. And flames of fire your servants. Presider Our God was revealed in the fire. And Moses turned to see. 3

4 Presider God spoke through the fire. And Moses took off his shoes. Presider May the fire of God burn away all darkness from our hearts. And draw us nearer to God. Presider The fire, the light of Christ. Thanks be to God. The Paschal Candle is taken into the nave as the congregation sings: The Introit Jesus, the Light of the World George D. Elderkin 1. Christ the only Son of God, Jesus, the Light of the world Light of Lights shine in our hearts. Jesus, the Light of the world. Refrain: We ll walk in the light, beautiful light, Come where the dew-drops of mercy shine bright; Shine all around us by day and by night, Jesus, the Light of the world. 2. Christ by highest heaven adored. Jesus, the Light of the world. Christ the everlasting Lord. Jesus, the Light of the world. Refrain 3. Light and life to all he brings. Jesus, the Light of the World. Hail the heaven-born Prince of Peace. Jesus, the Light of the world. Refrain THE MINISTRY of the WORD The Collect of the Day Presider The Lord be with you. And also with you. Presider Let us pray. Almighty God, with whom still live the spirits of those who die in the Lord, and with whom the souls of the faithful are in joy and felicity: We give you heartfelt thanks for the good examples of all your servants, who, having finished their course in faith, now find rest and refreshment. May we, with all who have died in the true faith of your holy Name, have perfect fulfillment and bliss in your eternal and everlasting glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The Hebrew Scripture Exodus 34:29 35 Moses came down from Mount Sinai. As he came down from the mountain with the two tablets of the covenant in his hand, Moses did not know that the skin of his face shone because he had been talking with God. When Aaron and all the Israelites saw Moses, the skin of his face was shining, and they were afraid to come near him. But Moses called to them; and Aaron and all the leaders of the congregation returned to him, and Moses spoke with them. Afterward all the Israelites came near, and he gave them in commandment all that the LORD had spoken with him on Mount Sinai. When Moses had finished speaking with them, he put a veil on his face; but whenever Moses went in before the LORD to speak with him, he would take the veil off, until he came out; and when he came out, and told the Israelites what he had been commanded, the Israelites would see the face of Moses, that the skin of his face was shining; and Moses would put the veil on his face again, until he went in to speak with him. Reader Hear what the Spirit is saying to God s people. Thanks be to God. 4

5 The Psalter Psalm 23 Refrain: Leon Roberts, Chant: Robert Knox Kennedy Refrain: The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want. 1. The LORD is my shepherd; * I shall not want. 2. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; * he leadeth me beside the still waters. Refrain 3. He restoreth my soul; * he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his Name's sake. 4. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; * for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me. Refrain 5. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies; * thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. 6. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, * and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever. Refrain The Epistle 2 Peter 1:13-21 I think it right, as long as I am in this body, to refresh your memory, since I know that my death will come soon, as indeed our Lord Jesus Christ has made clear to me. And I will make every effort so that after my departure you may be able at any time to recall these things. For we did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we had been eyewitnesses of his majesty. For he received honor and glory from God the Father when that voice was conveyed to him by the Majestic Glory, saying, This is my Son, my Beloved, with whom I am well pleased. We ourselves heard this voice come from heaven, while we were with him on the holy mountain. So we have the prophetic message more fully confirmed. You will do well to be attentive to this as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. First of all you must understand this, that no prophecy of scripture is a matter of one's own interpretation, because no prophecy ever came by human will, but men and women moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God. Reader Hear what the Spirit is saying to God s people. Thanks be to God. The Gradual "It Is well with My Soul" Horatio Spafford & Philip Bliss When peace like a river, attendeth my way, When sorrows like sea billows roll Whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say, It is well, it is well, with my soul Refrain: It is well (it is well) With my soul (with my soul) It is well, it is well with my soul Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come, Let this blest assurance control, That Christ has regarded my helpless estate, And hath shed His own blood for my soul. Refrain My sin, oh, the bliss of this glorious thought My sin, not in part but the whole, Is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more, Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul Refrain O Lord, haste the day when my faith shall be sight, the clouds be rolled back as a scroll; the trump shall resound and the Lord shall descend; even so, it is well with my soul. Refrain 5

6 The Proclamation of the Gospel Matthew 17:1 8 Deacon The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew. Glory to you, Lord Christ. Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter and James and his brother John and led them up a high mountain, by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became dazzling white. Suddenly there appeared to them Moses and Elijah, talking with him. Then Peter said to Jesus, Lord, it is good for us to be here; if you wish, I will make three dwellings here, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah. While he was still speaking, suddenly a bright cloud overshadowed them, and from the cloud a voice said, This is my Son, the Beloved; with him I am well pleased; listen to him! When the disciples heard this, they fell to the ground and were overcome by fear. But Jesus came and touched them, saying, Get up and do not be afraid. And when they looked up, they saw no one except Jesus himself alone. Reader The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ. The Sermon The Reverend Gay Clark Jennings President, House of Deputies, The Episcopal Church The Prayer Chant Fix me, Jesus Negro Spiritual; arr. Verolga Nix Oh, fix me; Oh, fix me; Oh, fix me, Lord. The Prayers of the [Stand] The and pray responsively. With all our heart and with all our mind, let us turn and pray to the Lord, Singing: "" For the peace of God, and the salvation of our souls, let us pray to the Lord. For our ancestors, and all whose faith and hope is known to God alone, let us pray to the Lord. For the protection of our children and the defenseless, let us pray to the Lord. For the unity of all peoples, and all who have none to care for them, let us pray to the Lord. For the less fortunate and all who suffer because of greed, Let us pray to the Lord For our Bishops, and for all the clergy and people, let us pray to the Lord. For every place and community, and for those who live in them, let us pray to the Lord. For the aged and infirm, for the widowed and orphans, and for the sick and the suffering, let us pray to the Lord. 6

7 For the poor and the oppressed, for the unemployed and the destitute, for prisoners and captives, and for all who remember and care for them, let us pray to the Lord. For the leaders of the nations, and for all in authority, let us pray to the Lord. For seasonable weather, for the good earth and its fruits, and for the wisdom and will to conserve it, let us pray to the Lord. For those who travel on land, on water, or in the air let us pray to the Lord. For Union of Black Episcopalians and all who seek justice and peace, pursue love and freedom, let us pray to the Lord. For deliverance from danger, violence, oppression, and degradation, let us pray to the Lord. That we may end our lives in faith and hope, without suffering and without reproach, let us pray to the Lord. Defend us with your grace, deliver us with your mercy, protect us with your power, that we may live with one another in the community of your love, let us pray to the Lord. Fix me, Jesus, fix me All sing: Fix me for my journey home; Fix me for my dying bed; Oh, fix me; Oh, fix me; Oh, fix me, Lord. Fix me, Jesus, fix me The Concluding Prayer Liberating God, your Son Jesus broke the chains of death to set us free. Break into our lives that we may be renewed, restored and redeemed from ourselves and all that keeps us in bondage. Free our minds and imagination, call and restore us to yourself and bless us in the name of your Son, Jesus Christ. Amen. The Peace Presider The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you The hymn at the Peace I ve Got Peace Like a River Negro Spiritual I've got peace like a river [2x] I've got peace like a river, In my soul [repeat] I've got love like an ocean [2x] I've got love like an ocean, In my soul [repeat] I've got love like an ocean, [2x] I've got love like an ocean, In my soul [repeat] I've got joy like a fountain [2x] I've got joy like a fountain, In my soul [repeat] 7

8 The Liturgical Dance at the Peace The Greetings and Welcome St. Barnabas Dancers Rector and Conference Deans THE MINISTRY of the SACRAMENT The Offertory Anthem My Soul s Been Anchored in the Lord Glenn Jones At the Offertory [Stand] The Doxology Isaac Watts & John Hatton Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; The Great Thanksgiving Presider The Lord be with you. And also with you. Presider Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Presider Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give God thanks and praise. Praise Him above, ye heav nly host; Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. With the fire of your love you have redeemed us and blessed us to be your people. With your mercy you searched for us and found, and made us one with you through your Son Jesus Christ. By your Holy Spirit you placed us on holy ground and created a new foundation for our life in you. Therefore, we come offering our praises with all who have gone before and joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with believers in every age and the fellowship of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your name. The Sanctus Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory, Grayson Warren Brown Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. Presider continues Holy and gracious God, in your love and wisdom you created us and gave us life. You made us in your image and planted your seed of love in us, uniting our souls to your Holy and Divine Spirit. From generation to generation you protected us by your grace. When we rejected your love and neglected your creation, you continued to love us and called us to return to you in Jesus Christ. On the night before he suffered and died for us, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, "Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me." After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said, "Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the New Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me." 8

9 The Memorial Acclamation Presider Therefore we proclaim the redeeming work of our faith: Tune: We shall Overcome Jesus Christ has died, Jesus Christ is risen. Jesus Christ will come again. O, deep in my heart, I do believe, Jesus Christ will come again. Presider continues We give you thanks and praise for surprising and turning us towards you. We pray that this sacrifice and the gift of ourselves will give courage us and hope as we celebrate and remember Jesus death, resurrection and ascension through the offering of these gifts. Bless and sanctify this bread and wine by your Holy Spirit that they may be the true body and blood of Jesus Christ, the holy food and drink of our promised life in him. We pray that all who receive these gifts may know your presence, kindness and love. Fill and sanctify us with your Holy Spirit that we may we be one with Christ and live to be his words and actions in the world. Through Christ, and with Christ, and in Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, be honor, glory, and praise, for ever and ever. AMEN. And now as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to pray, The Lord s Prayer West Indian Folk Our Father who art in heaven, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done. Done on the earth as in heaven, Give us this day our daily bread, And forgive, us all debts, As we forgive our debtors, Lead us not into temptation, But deliver us from evil, Thine is the kingdom, the pow'r and glory, Forever and forever. Amen, amen, amen, Amen, amen, amen, amen, The Breaking of the Bread Fraction Anthem Glen Burleigh Do this in remembrance of me. I hung out on a tree for thee, for thee, Do this in remembrance of me. Do this in remembrance of me. Presider The Gifts of God for the of God. Take them in remembrance that Christ died for you, and feed on him in your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving. The following is sung as the presider and other ministers receive the sacrament. Eat this in remembrance of me. Eat this in remembrance of me. I hung out on a tree for thee, for thee, Eat this in remembrance of me. Do this in remembrance of Me Drink this in remembrance of me. Drink this in remembrance of me. I hung out on a tree for thee, for thee, Drink this in remembrance of me. The Ministration of Holy Communion All Baptized persons and all who seek a closer relationship with Christ are welcome to receive communion. Glenn Burleigh 9

10 The Communion Hymns I know it was the Blood arr. Evelyn Simpson Currenton 1. I know it was the blood, [2x] I know it was the blood for me. Refrain: One day when I was lost he died upon the cross. I know it was the blood for me. 2. They whipped him all night long, [2x] they whipped him all night long for me. Refrain 3 They pierced him in his side, [2x] they pierced him in his side for me. Refrain 4 He hung his head and died, [2x] he hung his head and died for me. Refrain 5 He's coming back again, [2x] he's coming back again for me Refrain Break thou the Bread of life arr. Williiam Sherwin 1 Break now the bread of life, dear Lord, to me, as once you broke the loaves beside the sea. Beyond the sacred page I seek you, Lord; my spirit waits for you, O living Word. 2 Bless your own word of truth, dear Lord, to me, as when you blessed the bread by Galilee. Then shall all bondage cease, all fetters fall; and I shall find my peace, my All in all! 3 You are the bread of life, dear Lord, to me, your holy word the truth that rescues me. Give me to eat and live with you above; teach me to love your truth, for you are love. 4 O send your Spirit now, dear Lord, to me, that he may touch my eyes and make me see. Show me the truth made plain within your Word, for in your book revealed I see you, Lord. Refrain: Every time I feel the Spirit Every time I feel the Spirit moving in my heart I will pray. Yes, every time I feel the Spirit moving in my heart I will pray. Negro Spiritual Upon the mountain, when my Lord spoke, out of God's mouth came fire and smoke. Looked all around me, it looked so fine, till I asked my Lord if all was mine. Refrain Jordan River, chilly and cold, it chills the body but not the soul. There is but one train upon this track; it runs to heaven and then right back. Refrain Refrain: His Name So Sweet I've just come from the fountain, I've just come from the fountain, Lord, I've just come from the fountain, his name so sweet. Oh brother, do you love Jesus? "Yes, yes, I do love my Jesus." Brother, do you love Jesus? His name so sweet. Refrain: Sister, do you love Jesus? Sinner, do you love Jesus? Preacher, do you love Jesus? arr. Hall Johnson Lord, I have seen Thy salvation John D. Cooper Lord, I have seen thy salvation, Lord, I have seen Thy salvation, drank of the blood, held the body, Lord, I have seen, seen with my eyes, seen with my heart. Fell on my knees, down at the altar, bowed down my head, whispered a prayer. Have mercy Lord, I m not worthy, I believe, Yes, I believe, now I am sure. Lord, I have heard of thy kingdom Lord, I have heard of thy promise, looked on thy birth, cried at Calvr y, Lord I have heard, Lord I have heard, Lord I have heard. 10

11 The Post Communion Prayer Let us Pray. Almighty God, we thank you that in your great love you have fed us with the spiritual food and drink of the Body and Blood of your Son Jesus Christ, and have given us a foretaste of your heavenly banquet. Grant that this Sacrament may be to us a comfort in affliction, and a pledge of our inheritance in that kingdom where there is no death, neither sorrow nor crying, but the fullness of joy with all your saints; through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen. The Blessing Bishop Bishop Bishop As you leave this place may you never leave the presence of God. Amen As you enter the world may you always go with the love and protection of God. Amen The blessing, mercy and grace of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be with you and remain with you for ever. Amen. The Orison[Stand] Go Ye Now in Peace Joyce Elder [with Sevenfold Amen] Peter Lutkin Go ye now in peace and know that the love of God will guide you. Feel his presence here beside you, showing you the way. In your time of trouble when hurt and despair are there to grieve you, Know that the Lord will never leave you, He will bring you courage. Know that the God who sent His Son to die that you might live, Will never leave you lost and alone in His beloved world. Go ye now in peace. Go ye now in peace. Go ye now in peace. Amen The Dismissal : Alleluia, alleluia Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia. The Recessional "Guide me, O Thou Great Jehovah" William Williams & Zion 1. Guide me, O Thou great Jehovah, Pilgrim through this barren land; I am weak, but Thou art mighty, Hold me with Thy pow rful hand. Bread of heaven, Feed me till I want no more; Bread of heaven, Feed me till I want no more. 2. Open now the crystal fountain, Whence the healing stream doth flow; Let the fire and cloudy pillar Lead me all my journey through. Strong Deliv rer, Be Thou still my Strength and Shield; Strong Deliv rer, Be Thou still my Strength and Shield. 3. When I tread the verge of Jordan, Bid my anxious fears subside; Death of death and hell s Destruction, Land me safe on Canaan s side. Songs of praises, I will ever give to Thee; Songs of praises, I will ever give to Thee. The Postlude Toccata on Good News arr. Carl MaultsBy 11

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